Relational Model Of Nonverbal Behavior

Today I learned that nonverbal behavior is a form of communication. For example, face and body movements are considered nonverbal behaviors. I also learned the acronym SOLER, which serves as a guideline for proper communication. The letter S means face the client square, O means adopt to open posture therefore; one should not have crossed legs or arms. In addition, L stands for leaning forward the other, E means maintaining good eye contact and R means trying to be relaxed when listening a client. Definitely the acronym SOLAR will cause the counselor to do active listening rather than partial listening. Moreover, when I had read chapter 3 I was not quite sure of how mutual influencing would look in a counseling setting. I really liked how Stephanie and Anguine demonstrated the differences of positive and negative mutual influencing. Now I will avoid dictating what the student needs to instead I will be opened to being influenced by them. …show more content…
Through turn taking the helper can learn more about the client and it is a constant dialogue between both parties. I believe I will be using turn taking while I assisting some of my students with their transferring process at Pierce College. Lastly, a theory I am drawing on in my counseling is Relational Model. I believe without me knowing I am already using this model with my students. Sometimes I disclose a little bit of my personal information so the student feels comfortable with me. Usually when I disclose some information that may connect to them, the student begins to disclose personal information about them, which generally guides me to better assisting the